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Recent reporting suggests that the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for director of National Intelligence is in jeopardy.

Consulting the Chamorro-English dictionary, we found "taotao" means "human being, person, people," while "mo'na" means "front, be first, in

In the modern era, the causes of disarray and solutions for each island territory differ, and D.C. is a federal city issue, not a territoria

The CHamoru sling stone stands out as a remarkable testament to the advanced skills and resourcefulness of our ancestors.

This term has been marked by historic bipartisanship and a strong commitment to transparency, accountability and action

After 125 years of U.S. rule in Puerto Rico, voters now have given the most convincing mandate ever for a new political status option, usher

The Guam National Guard stands at the forefront of these efforts, uniquely positioned to respond to the challenges of the region with agilit

While pre-discovery Guam remains a mystery, historians tirelessly piece together our CHamoru heritage through available documents.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command established JTF-M to strengthen regional cooperation and provide a unified U.S. presence in one of the most strate

Saipan and the greater Northern Mariana Islands is a very small region for news coverage, so it’s inevitable that both newspa

There will be a significant political landscape transformation in Guam as President Donald J. Trump's inauguration approaches in January 202

The word Austronesian in the title of Lai’s visit refers to the fact that the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan and the peoples of most Pacific c

GHURA is not only unique in that it is the only GovGuam agency that is 100 percent federally funded, but it is also the only HUD Public Hous

Charlottesville, VA — Living in over a dozen different places in my lifetime has given me a unique perspective on the world. Three of...

Guam's location exposes it to one of climate change's most tangible threats, such as the rising sea levels.

As we rebuild from the economic disruption of recent years, the Guam Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the importance of a multi-pronged appro

New Brunswick — The recent Pacific Island Times article (August 2024) by Ron Rocky Coloma, “Piled in Shoe Boxes, Shoved into a Storage...

In 1969, it was Richard Nixon vs Hubert Humphrey. I was 21 in 1968 and in my last year of college when I voted in that – my first –...

Homeownership is a fundamental principle of the “American Dream.” A high rate of homeownership benefits not only the occupants but also...

As we approach another election season, it’s important to reflect on the issues that directly impact our daily lives and future. From the...

The United States' presidential election is one of the most closely watched political events around the world, and for good reason. The...

Let us first clarify the popular misconception about the relationship between the United States and Israel as an “alliance."  If we...

While I am neither a golfer nor a land/homeowner in this area of Dededo, it seems rather absurd to close a public golf course. It is...

As I stood before the leaders of the Pacific Islands at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, I was acutely aware of the significance of this...

In my previous opinion pieces, I have pointed out that the current CNMI administration hasn’t made any changes to prevent the legal entry...

Today, the Guam Legislature is working on the government of Guam's FY2024 Budget. Guam is at a pivotal moment, with an anticipated...

According to a t-shirt I purchased: “A system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of...

Guam Chamber of Commerce urges government leaders to exercise fiscal prudence The government of Guam has accumulated surplus funding, and...

Given many residents of Guam are new and many, if not most, are too young to remember, here is a bit of background on the original...

Well, here we are but how did we get here?   Why has the who-what-where-when-why-&-how of traditional government watchdog journalism been...

Participating in Guam tourism If you happen to be the operator of a small, family-owned business, you already know how critical it is to...

Saipan-- I wish to correct some of the inaccurate and misleading statements made in the press this week. First, let me be clear that my...

Saipan--I have seen a few reactions to my previous opinion piece. I must address some misinformation and clarify my stance on tourism and...

Saipan-- China's growing presence in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands cannot be ignored. Using strategic capitalist...

It was a beautiful Saturday morning when Guam Visitors Bureau and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Guam hosted a beach cleanup...

(The following opinion piece is in response to an article by Jonathan Guyer, reporting that Joseph Yun, presidential envoy to the Compact...

The Marshall Islands' indispensable role in developing missile defense systems deployed on April 13, destroying 300 hundred Iranian...

Guam’s homeless count has been fairly steady for two decades In today’s climate of ultra-charged news, social media, and different...

Making a case for a proposed new charter school On Dec. 15, 2023, a group of island residents submitted a petition to the Guam Academy...

Saipan—One of the most pressing matters that should be discussed at the next U.S.-CNMI Covenant Section 902 consultation talks is the...

While starting to write this article, a unique prevarication came through the internet. It said, "Years ago families had three, four,...

The Summit on Colonialism held Oct. 26 in New York City this year was an incredible experience as it brought territorial natives and...

Taiwan is making significant efforts and is committed to addressing the urgent issue of climate change and achieving a net-zero future in...

As a community member dedicated to water safety, I respectfully call for collaborative action to strengthen protections for our island’s...

Jointly combating new forms of transnational crime through real-time cooperation: Support Taiwan’s participation in INTERPOL as an...

Yes, fossil fuels have contributed to a warmer global climate but the facts are that the system of warming has only amounted to 1 degree...

Beginning on what Americans alternately celebrate as Columbus Day and/or Indigenous People’s Day, the United Nations Human Rights...

This can be an enormous subject. Because of age, global warming may be your first experience being exposed to such hyper-discussion; the...

Earlier this year I wrote an article on these pages about the morality of pain. The essence was that any creature that can experience...

Our administration knows how hard our people work. And no one can deny that a dollar just doesn’t stretch as far as it used to....